On-Site Electrical Construction Project Manager

Cupertino Electric; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee day-to-day construction operations, manage a high-performing team, and drive cost control and schedule performance on commercial/industrial projects in the Santa Fe Springs area.

You will coordinate planning with superintendents, engineers, and project staff, review drawings and specs, and manage change orders to protect margins. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client satisfaction while ensuring contractual

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience managing Electrical Construction on Commercial or Industrial Projects.
• Typically requires 5+ years of management experience, including client interface and staff supervision.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance of the assigned project or project scopes, including cost control, forecasting, margin protection, and overall commercial success.
• Coordinate and lead planning meetings with Superintendents, General Foremen, and Project Engineers to review progress, assess staffing, and manage procurement.
• Review estimates, drawings, and specifications to understand scope, budget assumptions, and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate monthly job cost updates for project scopes, including cost-to-complete assessments and contingency planning.
• Create, review, negotiate, and approve change orders with clients, subcontractors, and vendors for proper scope alignment and financial recovery.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of company crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient work per project requirements.
• Proactively identify risks related to design gaps, scope conflicts, procurement delays, and site conditions, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a project risk register and conduct regular risk review meetings to address issues before cost or schedule impact.
• Monitor leading indicators like submittal timelines, cost variances, and long-lead equipment status to anticipate challenges.
• Interpret and enforce contract requirements to ensure alignment with commercial, technical, and administrative obligations.
• Resolve technical challenges and unforeseen field issues quickly to avoid schedule impacts or rework.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the project or assigned scopes, ensuring clarity of requirements and contract obligations.
• Communicate effectively with department leads, engineers, superintendents, stakeholders, and clients to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Partner with Production to ensure field execution matches client expectations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee day-to-day construction operations, manage a high-performing team, and drive cost control and schedule performance on commercial/industrial projects in the Santa Fe Springs area.

You will coordinate planning with superintendents, engineers, and project staff, review drawings and specs, and manage change orders to protect margins. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client satisfaction while ensuring contractual